Ex Populus is hiring a
Art Director

Summary

Ex Populus is seeking a highly skilled Production Art Director to lead the artistic vision for their upcoming games. The ideal candidate will have experience in game development, strong organizational skills, and a proven track record of maintaining artistic style and visual quality. This role is remote and requires at least 4 hours of overlap with US/Canada West Coast teams.

Requirements

• Shipped 1+ AA/AAA game on Console or PC in the last 3 years
• Portfolio demonstrating high quality game production art in a variety of styles
• Deep understanding of art fundamentals, artistic culture, and video game culture
• Strong understanding of game art production processes and pipelines
• Cultivates open communication by encouraging feedback exchange through inspiration, inclusivity, and mutual respect
• Strong organizational skills with consistent follow up regarding direction changes
• Knowledge of how users interact with our games and how visual elements can influence behavior
• Mastery with tools and workflows that enhance the efficiency and creativity of the art team
• Stays updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products to incorporate innovative ideas and techniques into the game's art direction
• Have great mastery of diverse art styles, and you are open-minded, receptive to new ideas and fresh perspective
• Self-motivated with experience in collaborating within a remote team setting
• Proven leadership and team management skills with a dedication to building a diverse, hardworking, and empathetic team
• Excited to utilize future technologies such as AI-generated imagery while recognizing both their advantages and limitations
• Proficiency in English, which is the operational language

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the artistic style, visual quality, and consistency of game art
• Masterfully balance visual aesthetics, player needs, and business objectives to deliver exceptional game worlds
• Ensure high-quality production assets from concept to completion
• Contribute to concept and production art with high quality illustration and graphic design
• Maximize consistency and quality control over inhouse artists and over remote studios
• Deliver and lead daily feedback in a remote setting with clear verbal and visual direction and paintovers
• Create and organize visual guidelines and documentation to support team alignment
• Collaborate with Game Director, UX Director, and 3D artists to create a unified and engaging player experience
• Work closely with the producer, designers, and engineers to ensure the art supports and enhances the gameplay experience
• Manage direct reports, providing regular feedback, performance reviews, and career development support

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an illustrative UI Artist of varying styles
• Experience in UI or motion graphics

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health Benefits (Varies depending on location)
• Paid Uncapped Vacation
• Employee Stock Options
• Employee Restricted Token Units (RTU)